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Overview

Securing Argentina’s Agribusiness Leader

For Grupo Agroempresa, a leader in Argentina’s agribusiness sector, stopping is not an option. Every minute of downtime puts contracts, harvests, and the trust of thousands of producers at risk. Their challenge: ensuring that every part of their operation—from production to transport to financial management—remains always active and secure.

In an increasingly digitalized industry vulnerable to threats like ransomware and data leaks, the company knew it had to strengthen its security posture to protect its most valuable assets. Through a strategic operational cybersecurity consulting initiative and the implementation of Fortinet solutions, Grupo Agroempresa not only mitigated its risks but also positioned itself as a benchmark for security and trust in its industry.

The Challenge

Facing the Rising Tide of Cyber Threats

As an industry leader, Grupo Agroempresa operates a complex network with multiple access points and critical systems. Before our intervention, they faced a series of pain points that jeopardized their daily operations:

• Advanced threats: The network was exposed to phishing attacks and intrusions, which could paralyze operations and risk sensitive information.

• Lack of segmentation: A network without proper segmentation increased the risk that a breach at a single point could compromise the entire system.

• Vulnerability in remote access: VPNs and remote connections, essential for daily work, represented potential entry points for attackers.

• Deficient monitoring: They lacked the visibility and tools to quickly detect and respond to security events, leaving the business vulnerable to disruption.

The Solution

From Reactive Defense to Proactive Resilience

Grupo Agroempresa adopted a comprehensive approach based on the best practices of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). Together, we implement Fortinet solutions aligned with the NIST framework.

Our cybersecurity consulting included:

• Infrastructure management with Fortinet: We implemented market-leading solutions to protect the network holistically, from firewalls to remote access points.

• Network segmentation: We designed an architecture that segmented critical services, reducing the attack surface and minimizing damage in the event of an incident.

• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): We implemented a zero-trust security model for remote access, ensuring that only authorized users and devices could access the network.

• Monitoring and automated response: We established continuous monitoring systems to detect threats in real-time and automate responses, enabling immediate action.

Key Outcomes

Security that Powers Growth

The project with Grupo Agroempresa generated benefits that go beyond protection, directly impacting their business and reputation they needed to strengthen digital trust in agribusiness for their clients with tangible results:

• Risk Reduction: Our working team achieved a significant reduction in incident exposure, strengthening operational resilience.

• Sector Leadership: The company differentiated itself from competitors by adopting advanced solutions like ZTNA, positioning itself as a security benchmark in the agribusiness sector.

• New Business Opportunities: A robust cybersecurity posture became a competitive differentiator, attracting new business from clients and partners who value data protection.

• Strengthened Trust: The security of their data and operational continuity reinforced trust with their clients, ensuring the integrity of the supply chain.

• Secure Growth: The resilient infrastructure now allows Grupo Agroempresa to scale securely with new technologies (IoT, Big Data, AI) without compromising its security.

For Grupo Agroempresa, cybersecurity is no longer just protection, it’s the foundation for sustainable growth in a digital-first agribusiness era.